Samsung TL240 vs Sony W230

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL240 and Sony W230, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL240 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL240 was manufactured 11 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL240 matches up against the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL240 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL240 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL240 and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL240 versus the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL240 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL240 and W230.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TL240 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.